Ford F-Series (fifth generation)

Main article: Ford F-Series

The fifth generation of the Ford F-Series is a line of pickup trucks and commercial trucks that were produced by Ford from the 1967 to 1972 model years. Built on the same platform as the fourth generation F-Series, the fifth generation had sharper styling lines, a larger cab, and expanded engine options.

Fifth generation Ford F-Series
1967 Ford F-100 Ranger
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford
Also called	Mercury M-Series
Production	1966–1972 1972–1992 (Brazil) 1968–1973 (Argentina)
Model years	1967–1972
Assembly	Dearborn, Michigan, USA Dallas, Texas, USA Edison, New Jersey, USA Hapeville, Georgia, USA Kansas City, Missouri, USA Long Beach, California, USA Louisville, Kentucky, USA Norfolk Assembly (Norfolk, Virginia, USA) St. Louis, Missouri, USA St. Paul, Minnesota, USA San Jose, California, USA Wayne, Michigan, USA Oakville, Ontario (Ontario Truck Plant), Canada Cuautitlán, Mexico General Pacheco, Argentina (Ford Argentina) São Paulo, Brazil (Ford Brazil) Casablanca, Chile Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela (Valencia Assembly) Broadmeadows, Australia (Ford Australia)
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size pickup truck
Body style	2-door and 4-door pickup
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel / four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol 140 CID (2.3 L) Lima I4 (Brazil) 170 CID (2.8 L) Thriftpower I6 221 CID (3.6 L) I6 (Argentina) 240 CID (3.9 L) I6 272 CID (4.5 L) Y-block V8 (Brazil) 289 CID (4.7 L) Windsor V8 (Mexico) 292 CID (4.8 L) Y-block V8 (Argentina) 300 CID (4.9 L) I6 302 CID (5.0 L) Windsor V8 335 CID (5.4 L) V8 (Mexico, medium-duty only) 352 CID (5.8 L) FE V8 360 CID (5.9 L) FE V8 390 CID (6.4 L) FE V8 Diesel 203 CID (3.3 L) Perkins I4 diesel (Argentina) 239 CID (3.9 L) MWM D2229-4 Naturally Aspirated I4 diesel (Brazil) 239 CID (3.9 L) MWM TD229-4 Turbocharged, non-intercooled I4 diesel (Brazil)
Transmission	3-speed manual 4-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	100: 115.0 in (2,921 mm) (short bed) 100: 131.0 in (3,327 mm) (long bed) 250: 131.0 in (3,327 mm) 250: 149.0 in (3,785 mm) (crew cab) 350: 135.0 in (3,429 mm) (short) 350: 159.0 in (4,039 mm) (long) 350: 164.5 in (4,178 mm) (crew cab)
Chronology
Predecessor	Fourth generation F-series (1961–66)
Successor	Sixth generation F-series (1973–79)

Three trim levels were available during the production of the fifth generation F-Series, though the names were changed in 1970. The "Base" trim became the "Custom" and the "Custom Cab" became the "Sport Custom" joining "Ranger" as optional levels of equipment and trim. Late in production the Ranger trim level was upgraded with the additional "Ranger XLT" option.

Year by year changes

• 1967: Introduction of fifth-generation F-Series in 1966 for the 1967 model year. Cab is 3 inches (7.6 cm) wider than its predecessor and the frame is heavier. Grille, exterior trim, interior cab fittings and engine choices are unique to this year. Trim levels are "Base", "Custom Cab", and "Ranger".
• 1968: As federal regulations required all automotive manufacturers to install side marker reflectors or lights, Ford redesigned the hood emblems to incorporate reflectors as well as added reflectors to the rear of the bed. Interior fittings changed due to new safety standards. New versions of the FE-Series engine added (360 truck and 390). First year of factory-installed air conditioning (air conditioning was installed by the dealer before 1968).
• 1969: New grille design, new 302 Windsor V8 engine option. The rebadged Mercury M-Series was discontinued.
• 1970: Mid-cycle update with many detail changes including a completely new grille including wraparound front turn signals, exterior trim changes, and new side marker lights. "Sport Custom" trim replaces "Custom Cab", and "Ranger XLT" added as top trim level.

Argentina

A new engine choice to the local market is introduced in that year: the diesel engine, which was a Perkins 3.3 L (203 cu in) I4 engine with 120 hp SAE at 3,000 RPM. Also, another change is the alternator, replacing the dynamo.

Mexico

The new 335 cu in (5.4 L) V8 engine was introduced as a new engine option, only in medium duty trucks. This engine was designed by Mexican Ford engineers and was relative of the Windsor family and was based in the 351 and 302 ones, with a stronger crankshaft and elongated stroke. The 335 had a Holley 2-barrel carburetor and had an output of 200 hp at 4,000 RPM. This engine co-existed with the 289 cu in V8 up to 1972.

• 1971: New grille inserts, steering wheel design, and colors. AM/FM radios are added as an option.
• 1972: Final year of production (in North America). Minor detail changes and power brakes become a new option on upper level trim options.

Special models

1969 Ford F-100 Ranger

A 1969 Ford F-100 Explorer (Canada)

1971 F-250 Camper Special

After 1968, Ford discontinued the "Low GVWR" versions. Still available was the Camper Special option (heavy duty cooling, camper pre-wiring, and larger alternator) along with the new Explorer Special (a limited edition trim and option package that combined many of the "Ranger" trim pieces with a lower overall price), Contractor's Special (including a behind the seat toolbox and 3/4 ton (F-250) suspension), Farm and Ranch Special (extra sideboards and heavy springs), and Heavy-Duty Special (extra hauling abilities). These special models had various levels of options factory installed to appeal to different target groups.

Argentina

The fifth-generation F-Series was introduced in Argentina in 1968, where it remained in production until circa 1973. Was made in the following models: F-100, F-350 the medium duty truck F-600 and the F-700. It remained almost on par with the US range, without major chronological mismatches, in terms of the renewal of the range. The local make Igarreta, provides some interesting versions with custom configurations for private companies and also for the Argentine State.

Brazil

See also: Ford F-1000

Late Brazilian-built Ford F-1000 Double Cab conversion ("Galáxia")

1985 Ford F-1000 with later model grille and headlights and aftermarket bed

The fifth-generation F-Series was introduced in Brazil in 1972, where it remained in production until 1992. It was divided in three different models: F-100, F-1000 and F-4000

The F-100 was offered with the gasoline-powered Y-Block 272 V8 and the Lima OHC 2.3L inline-four in both gasoline and dedicated ethanol versions. It was only available in a single cab, short box body style, and 2-wheel drive. The F-100 was discontinued in 1985.

The F-1000 was produced since 1979 until 1992. Available with diesel and petrol engines only as a 2-door regular cab body style with two-wheel drive.

Canada

In Canada, the Explorer Special was a trim level that sat between the base model truck and Custom Cab. It used the Custom Cab trim and grille but didn't include things like a radio.

Models

• F-100: 1/2 ton (5,500 GVWR max)
• F-100: 1/2 ton (4x4) (5,600 GVWR max)
• F-250: 3/4 ton (up to 8,100 GVWR max)
• F-250: 3/4 ton (4×4) (8,200 GVWR max)
• F-350: 1 ton (up to 10,000 GVWR max)

1972 Crew Cab Pickup

Bed options

Styleside on F-100 and F-250. 6.5' and 8' lengths.

Flareside on all models, 6.5', 8' and 9' (F-350 only) lengths.

Platform stakes on F-250 and F-350 in 9' and 12' lengths.

Cab options

Standard cab on all models.

Crew cab with seating for six and four doors optional on F-250 and F-350.

Engines

Engine	Years	Power
170 CID Thriftpower I6	1967-1972	105 hp (78 kW)
240 CID I6	1967–1972	150 hp (112 kW) 121 hp (90 kW)
300 CID I6	1967-1972	170 hp (127 kW) 165 hp (123 kW)
352 CID FE V8	1967	208 hp (155 kW)
360 CID FE V8	1968–1972	215 hp (160 kW) 196 hp (146 kW)
390 CID FE V8	1968–1972	255 hp (190 kW) 201 hp (150 kW)
302 CID Windsor V8	1969–1972	205 hp (153 kW) 154 hp (115 kW)

NOTE: HP ratings sourced from original Ford truck dealer brochures and 1967 Mercury/Ford Truck owners manual (170 CID)

Medium-Duty F-series

The heavier duty models (F-500 and up) continued to be built on the fifth generation chassis even after the lighter-duty models were replaced. In 1977, the lightest F-500 was discontinued, leaving the F-600 as the lightest of the medium-duties. It was built until the introduction of the seventh generation F-series in late 1979.